3 Days in Madrid — Complete Itinerary
Royal Palace & Plaza de Oriente
Explore Spain's official residence with its 3,000+ rooms and the stunning gardens facing the Retiro Park. Admire the Baroque architecture and the 17th-century sculptures lining the plaza.
El Retiro Park & Crystal Palace
Rent a rowboat ($15/hr) on the lake in Retiro Park, then visit the 1887 Crystal Palace (Palacio de Cristal) for free. Walk past the José de San Martín statue to the Casón del Buen Retiro.
La Latina Tapas Crawl
Eat €2.50 tapas at La Bodega de San Miguel (Calle de la Cava Baja 18) and join locals at Taberna La Cebada (Calle de la Cebada 22) for jamón ibérico.
Prado Museum
See Goya's "The Third of May 1808" and Velázquez's "Las Meninas" in the world's top art museum. The 18th-century building houses 20,000+ works across 1,000+ rooms.
Salamanca District Shopping
Browse designer boutiques on Preciados Street (e.g., Zara's flagship store at Calle Preciados 15). Visit the 19th-century Mercado de San Miguel for artisanal cheese tasting (€3.50 sample).
Flamenco at Corral de la Morería
Experience authentic flamenco at this 1956 venue (Calle de la Cava Baja 6). The 90-minute show includes guitar, dance, and singing with top-tier performers.
El Rastro Market
Hunt for vintage finds at Madrid's largest flea market (Calle de la Ribera de Curtidores) on Sunday mornings. Bargain for 1970s records (€5) or leather jackets (€12).
Retiro Park & Fountain
See the 19th-century Fountain of Neptune (Fuente de Neptuno) in Retiro Park. Feed ducks at the lake (free) or rent a rowboat ($15/hr).
Chueca District Dining
Dine at Casa Lucas (Calle de la Cava Baja 31) for €8 paella al ajillo. Join locals at the bar for sangría (€4.50) while watching street performers.
Local Insider Tip
Buy a 24-hour metro pass at any station (€5.50) instead of taxis; it covers all zones and saves €15+ daily.
About These Attractions
Verified descriptions from Wikipedia · Last checked 2026-04-12
La Latina is a historic neighborhood in the Centro district of downtown Madrid, Spain. La Latina occupies the place of the oldest area in Madrid, the Islamic citadel inside the city walls, with narrow streets and large squares. It is administratively locked almost entirely within
The Museo del Prado, officially known as Museo Nacional del Prado, is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid. It houses collections of European art, dating from the 12th century to the early 20th century, based on the former Spanish royal collection, and
El Rastro de Madrid or simply el Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Madrid (Spain). It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year and is located along Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores, between Calle Embajadores and the Ronda de Toledo.
The Retiro Park, also known as Buen Retiro Park or simply El Retiro, is one of the largest city parks in Madrid, Spain. The park belonged to the Spanish monarchy until 1868, when it became a public park following the Glorious Revolution. The park is located at the edge of the cit
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